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Since you have eliminated the ABS Rings within the wheels and the tires are the same size, the 4x4 control module on the 02-03 has given people many headaches. Most of the time it will not engage, but I think there was somebody on here who had a similar issue. They replaced the module and it...

IIRC, the safety switch is located on the drivers side of the trans, just about the same location front to back as the drain plug. When I was looking for information about my trans, http://www.ratiotek.com/5r55w-complete.pdf is where I found a great PDF on the inner workings. Appears that...

The 2002 / 2003 are different than the 2004 / 2005. Try and get the module out of an 04/05 and you will find nothing, as it was integrated into the PCM. If you are looking for one, try and stay away from 02s, as they seems to be the most problematic. If you can look at the sticker inside the...

I would also check the sway bar end links, as many people overlook that piece of the suspension puzzle. If it was owned in PA, anything that was made of rubber is disintegrating quickly if it has not been replaced. Inspect items such as the rubber boots on the CV axles and look at the end of...

The TPMS on mine works like this - if it gets under 30 PSI, it will trigger a light and if you have an EB/Limited a message in the message center (Check Tire Pressure). The one way of doing a test to see if it functions at all is to air down to 25 PSI in a tire, and wait a while. The TPMS...

Some other questions to hopefully find this problem. 1) Does it seem hard to start after leaving it sit for a while, as compared to shutting it down and starting shortly after that? 2) Did they test your alternator at different RPMs to get the 14 volts? I ask both of those questions, I...

You will lose Auto 4X4, ABS and AdvanceTrac. They are all controlled by the system, and will just disable, allowing you to continue driving. I don't recommend that, as it may be an early sign of drivetrain component failure. However, the sensors may not be sending back a signal because they...

You can do the BWM on your 05, as it shares the all the 4X4 components that are 02-05. However, that will not fix the lights. If you pull the fuses, you will still get the lights saying that the system is not active. This issue sounds like it has to deal with the ABS tone rings. They will...

The amp is just for the subwoofer, as the rest of the speakers are powered by the internal amp of the head unit. The head unit's amp can power very little, as I could not get my Infinity speakers to work with the stock unit. Once I installed an aftermarket head unit, the speakers worked great.

Did you check the braking system for air bubbles or low fluid? It could be that there is a pressure fluctuation which would give that pulsing sensation.

The amplifier that came from 02-10 on the Audiophile systems were prone to failing. When I was looking for my explorer, I test drove 3 that had bad amps, and I have a friend who's amp went out on him. That said, I replaced my system with a JL Audio slim 8" subwoofer and Rockford Fosgate amp...

Another way to test a loaded alternator in these is to run the rear defrost with other electrical accessories and test the charging system with the vehicle running. The rear defrost is a greater load on the system and in my experience shows weaknesses in the battery vs. alternator. Another...

You can get the piece new at any ford dealer, or online at most parts websites. Prices range from ~$80 (unpainted) to about $300+ with paint. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344827 is another post about this very topic. Piece is held in by adhesive to the rear glass.

If you are talking about the pins that go with the fender flare, they are simple nylon pushpins. Fordparts has it listed as: HM1- Hardware - Miscellaneous XLS ; 6.35 X 35, Nylon, Push Pin If it is not, snap some photos so we can get a better look.

There is a blue wire in the adaptor, which controls the power antenna. Some have ANT stamped on the harness, but is hard to see on most. I think the power antenna was a dealer added item (I have only ever seen one with it).

The C2769 is a Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor Circuit Failure and the C1998 means that there was an ABS code that was cleared but the Ford calibration was not done. Those codes are related. I don't want to 100% say that they really messed something up, but if your car goes in for a...

Another thing that it could be is a crankshaft position sensor going bad. It sometimes throws codes when it is bad, or in the case of a Mustang that a buddy of mine had, it would just stop working on him and take a while to restart. He replaced many different things before checking his (PCM...

The big thing about the Explorer 4.6 is that it is all aluminum instead of cast iron. The other thing about the Triton 4.6 is that they were assembled in 2 different plants. Windsor, ON and Romeo MI. Depending on where the engine was made, there are differences in the heads and cranks. Most...

I do wonder if you got a bad fuel pump that quits when the conditions are right. You said that both times that whenever you used the Schrader Valve to change pressure, the vehicle started up after that. It could be that the wiring within the pump itself is messed up.

I would check both the Transfer case ground and the 4X4 control module. The control module issue is mainly applies to 2002s, but does occasionally happen to other years. Check out this thread for information about the 4X4CM and the ground issue...

I have this issue with my explorer also, and it has been 2+ years and ~15,000 miles of it chirping with no ill effects. If it is not making a constant noise, it would most likely be the clutch. If you said it just started happening, maybe you can do the TSB and save the clutch.

The pictures have stopped showing up, but this was the one that I followed. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=194875

The brown wire mod is actually for both 4X2 and 4X4. With the switch in the ON position: 4X4 AUTO 4X4 HIGH 4X4 LOW With the switch in the OFF position: 4X2 AUTO 4X2 HIGH 4X2 LOW Basically to go from 4X2 (High/Auto) to 4X4 High, you would need to switch the BWM switch to the on...

When you disconnect the 4X4CM, the vehicle goes into a mode where it will operate in 2 wheel drive. Look up the brown wire mod, as some members mod their Explorers to run in 2 wheel drive.

It sounds like your charging system is not working at under load. It can be that the battery, or it can be the alternator. If the voltage regulator within the alternator goes bad, then placing the engine under high load will cause an overcharge condition and the charging system cuts out to...